HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD Proclamation Supporting National Preparedness Month
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
National Preparedness Month 2023
WHEREAS, in San Rafael, our community is susceptible to human-caused and natural disasters,
including earthquakes, wildland fires, floods, pandemics, and other large-scale
emergencies we cannot predict; and
WHEREAS, recent events, including drought, wildfires, and an ongoing pandemic, have
emphasized environmental, structural, and social vulnerabilities; and
WHEREAS, when large-scale emergencies occur, Professional First Responders and Disaster
Workers will be overwhelmed and need the support of prepared and trained
residents; and
WHEREAS, government agencies and disaster organizations cannot bear the sole responsibility
to prepare for and respond to disasters; and
WHEREAS, working in partnership with our community members, Community Emergency
Response Teams (CERT), Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs), and
community organizations, we can minimize the loss of lives and injuries, reduce
the impact to property and the natural environment, and more quickly help our
community find a new normal, post-emergency; and
WHEREAS, as an age-friendly City committed to being inclusive and accessible, San Rafael
will join the nation in emphasizing this year’s theme, “Preparing for Older
Adults”; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and partner organizations will provide a variety of trainings,
resources, and outreach to encourage residents and staff to take steps to be better
prepared for all emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, the time, energy, and effort that residents, business owners, and San Rafael
employees invest in preparing now will create more resilient communities that can
better prevent, navigate, and recover from a disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2023
as
National Preparedness Month
and in doing so, urge all residents and community members to take emergency preparation steps to increase
our community’s resiliency to large scale emergencies or disasters.
Kate Colin
Mayor
